214. Paul Thompson
The younger brother of Hockey Hall of Famer, Tiny Thompson, Paul Thompson was a star player in his own right. Three times Thompson would hoist the Stanley Cup and he would be named to two post-season NHL All-Star Teams. Thompson’s best seasons as a player were with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he would serve as the team’s Head Coach for seven years.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1945
- Position: Left Wing
- Games Played: 582
-
Notable Statistics:
153 Goals
178 Assists
331 Points
N/A Plus/Minus**
346 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
44.4 Point Shares48 Playoff Games
11 Goals
11 Assists
22 Points
N/A Plus/Minus**
50 PIM
N/A Blocked Shots*
N/A Hits*
N/A Takeaways*
N/A Giveaways*
*These stats were first implemented in the 2007/08 Season.
**Plus/Minus was a stat in the 1959/60 Season. - Played For: Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers
- Non-NHL Teams: Calgary Canadiens (CCJHL)
-
Major Accolades and Awards:
Stanley Cup Rings (3) (New York Rangers 1928, Chicago Blackhawks 1934 & 1938)
First Team All-Star (1) (1938)
Second Team All-Star (1) (1936)
Memorial Cup Champion (1) (Calgary Canadiens 1926)
- Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Hart Trophy Finishes: 2nd in 1937-38 4 Top Ten Goals Finishes 3 Top Ten Assists Finishes 5 Top Ten Points Finishes 2 Top Ten Even Strength Goals Finishes 2 Top Ten Power Play Goals Finishes 1 Top Ten Short-Handed Goal Finish 4 Top Ten Game-Winning Goals Finishes 2 Top Ten Offensive Point Shares Finishes
- Rankings: None
Should Paul Thompson be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 50%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 50%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
Tagged under
Comments powered by CComment